When you go on a trip, whether for vacation or for work, luggage can sometimes be a real hassle. Imagine that you arrive a long time before your hotel check-in time or, conversely, that you have an early check-out and your plane or train doesn't leave until the evening. What should you do with your luggage?
While some hotels may be accommodating enough to store your luggage at the front desk, it's more complicated if you're staying in an Airbnb or other rental, or even if you're just passing through between flights. And the problem is all the more difficult to overcome, as luggage storage has almost completely disappeared from train stations and airports due to security reasons.
You probably get my point! Yes, there is an online solution to your luggage problem, and it's called Bounce!
Although the name may seem vague at first glance, if you dig a little deeper you can imagine that bounce (rebound in English) indicates that this luggage storage solution allows you to bounce back after dropping off your luggage to enjoy your trip hands-free!
Bounce offers luggage storage in all major cities around the world
With over 10 locations listed to store your luggage, Bounce offers a truly global luggage storage solution. In France, Bounce has established partnerships with local businesses, offering fast, secure and convenient storage solutions in several cities in France such as Paris, Marseille, Toulouse, Nice or Bordeaux but also close to busy points like Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon, Gare Montparnasse, Châtelet les Halles or even Strasbourg train station.
In Europe, the service is available from almost 50 cities such as Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Lisbon, Dublin, Seville… in short, most big cities tourist attractions of the old continent. Bounce also offers these services in around thirty major American cities, in Canada, Asia, Australia, South America and even in the Middle East!
Download the app for iPhone or for Android or simply go to the website of Bounce to locate instructions around you.
The service is really easy to use!
- Create an account on the app or on the website
- Locate the locker where you want to drop off your luggage by searching around an address or using the map
- Make your reservation by indicating the number of bags to be stored, your arrival time and the time you wish to collect your bags.
- Pay online to confirm your reservation
- Go and drop off your luggage in the luggage storage room, presenting your booking confirmation.
- Enjoy your time (hands free!)
In terms of cost, the service starts at €5 per bag per day, but the price can vary depending on the location. For example, in Paris, it will cost €6.10 per day per bag, while in Dublin it will only cost you €5. However, the price is the same regardless of the size of the bag.
The storage locations are local businesses associated with Bounce such as restaurants, hotels, dry cleaners, etc. which have a dedicated storage room that is prohibited to store customers.
Each luggage storage facility has a page with the name of the location, a rating out of 5 with customer reviews, the address and opening hours. At the bottom of the page, the blue button Book allows you to select the trade.
In addition to 24/24 support, Bounce offers a $7 guarantee against loss, theft or damage to your luggage.
In short, Bounce is a super practical service for all travelers who want to get rid of their luggage for a few hours (or a few days) and fully enjoy their last hours of travel without being encumbered! To be tested urgently!
